scotch
noun
- 1
A surface cut or abrasion.
- 2
A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
- 3
A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
“a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground”
verb
- 1
To cut or score; to wound superficially.
- 2
To prevent (something) from being successful.
“The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.”
- 3
To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
“The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.”
- 4
To block a wheel or other round object.
“The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels.”
- 5
To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
- 6
To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.
“Yarn is scotched immediately after it has been dried and while it is still warm. http//www.google.com/patents?id=DXdGAAAAEBAJ&pg=PP3&vq=scotched&dq=scotching”
- 7
To clothe or cover up.
noun
- 1
(as a plural noun, the Scotch) The people of Scotland.
“The Scotch are a hardy bunch.”
- 2
Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley.
“Paul has drunk a lot of Scotch.”
- 3
Any variety of Scotch.
“My favorite Scotches are Glenlivet and Laphroaig.”
- 4
A glass of Scotch.
“Gimme a Scotch.”
adjective
- 1
Of or from Scotland; Scottish.
noun
- 1
Scotch tape
verb
- 1
(Australian rhyming slang) To rape.
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